Liverpool coach Arne Slott. (Photo by Karl Riesen/Getty Images)
Premier League leaders Liverpool are ready to make a statement by signing a new striker.
Arne Slott's side are currently four points ahead of second-placed Chelsea in the Premier League, with a game in hand.
They are flying into the league and Champions League this season, having lost just one game all season.
There are no weaknesses in Liverpool's squad at the moment, but one of the problems they face is the poor form of striker Darwin Nunez.
The Merseyside club have identified a new striker they want to sign who could join the team next year and replace Nunez at the club.
according to Football from the insideThe Reds are planning to sign Brighton striker Joao Pedro.
The player, who joined the club from Watford, has been a huge success for the Seagulls and his good form this season has caught the attention of some top clubs.
The striker is keen on a move away from Brighton after seeing interest from some of the Premier League's top teams.
In order to sign him, Liverpool may have to pay double Brighton's £30m fee to sign Pedro.
Joao Pedro will join Liverpool next year?
Unhappy Liverpool players gathered in the dressing room
The striker is unlikely to be moved in the January transfer window due to Brighton's aggressive negotiating tactics.
Slott could sign him in next year's summer transfer window, but before that, the Dutch coach will hope his attacking players continue to perform as they have done so far this season.
The Reds have a history with Brighton having signed Alexis McAllister in the past who had great success at Anfield.
Pedro is a player who can play on either wing or lead the line, making his potential signing even more important for the club.
The difficulties they have faced with Núñez failing to score and the injury problems suffered by Diogo Jota at the club make it clear that a new striker is needed, and signing someone as versatile as Pedro would be ideal for the Premier League giants.
Reportedly, the Merseyside club Targeting a move for Fulham defender Anthony Robinson also.
